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    A marvellous opportunity for children to learn: a participatory evaluation of forest school in England and Wales
    Lead Author: Liz O'Brien
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    Growing places: a study of social change in the National Forest
    Lead Author: Jake Morris
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    Forestry publication document

    Managing and controlling invasive rhododendron
    Lead Author: Colin Edwards
    Invasive rhododendron presents a unique problem to the managers of any habitats it colonises. If left untreated, this aggressive weed can rapidly occupy the entire understorey of a range of woodland types, open spaces within woodlands and heathland habitats. This Practice Guide provides guidance on managing and controlling rhododendron in invaded habitats, including information on […]
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    Ffeithiau a ffigurau’r coedwigaeth 2006
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Crynodeb o Ystadegau Ynglyn a Choetiroedd a Choedwigoedd. A summary of statistics about woodland and forestry (Welsh/English)
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    Forestry publication document

    Forestry facts and figures 2006
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    A summary of statistics about woodland and forestry.
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    Forestry publication document

    Mechanised Spraying Systems for Herbicide Use in Forestry
    Lead Author: Bill J Jones
    This Technical Note outlines these application methods and provides details on the components of mechanised sprayers and herbicide delivery systems. Information is also provided on pre- and post-storage maintenance, sprayer testing and spray drift management. Conclusions and recommendations give guidance for the use of mechanised sprayers in forestry.
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    Planning and Managing Pesticide Stores
    Lead Author: Bill J Jones
    This Technical Note outlines legislation governing pesticide use and sets out training and certification requirements relevant to pesticide storage. It provides recommendations on planning, constructing and maintaining permanent and mobile pesticide stores and gives guidance on the management and safe storage of pesticides. Advice is also given on waste disposal, health and safety issues and […]
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    Traction Aids in Forestry
    Lead Author: Duncan Ireland
    This Technical Note discusses the benefits of traction aids in forestry. Generic types of traction aids and their effects on machine travel are described. Guidance is provided on when and where traction aids should be used along with their characteristics under different operating conditions and their selection according to site. Advantages and disadvantages of using […]
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    Wild harvests from Scottish woodlands: social, cultural and economic values of contemporary non-timber forest products
    Lead Author: Marla Emery
    The research reported in this publication was designed to document social, cultural, economic and environmental characteristics of current non-timber forest product gatherer practices and perceptions and explore their implications for forest policy and management.Collecting wild plant materials and fungi is a valued part of the lives of the people who participated in this project, and […]
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    [Archive] Choosing provenance in broadleaved trees
    Lead Author: Jason Hubert
    This Information Note reviews evidence from trials and provides recommendations and advice to growers seeking to select the best broadleaved provenances for British conditions.
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    Forest mensuration: a handbook for practitioners
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Forest Mensuration is an essential, practice-based handbook designed to help all those working in the timber trade and forestry understand how to measure trees and timber. Written for practitioners, researchers and students, this new edition aims to cut through some of the complexities of forest mensuration by providing a logical format and additional advice to […]
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    [Archive] An update on nursery propagation and establishment best practice for larch in Britain
    Lead Author: Mike Perks
    This Information Note summarises the results of a series of experiments, including a synthesis of data from previous Forest Research publications, to provide information regarding recent advances in propagation of hybrid larch using cutting production systems.